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Of her 2019 composition Fountain of Youth, composer Julia Wolfe said, "People have searched for the fountain of youth for thousands of years. The thought…
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The history of Australia’s female composers is outstanding. Miriam Hyde,Dulcie Holland and Margaret Sutherland were hugely influential in the early years…
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We've probably all seen it; string players putting rosin on their bows. But what is rosin and what does it do? Rosin is a solid form of resin that comes…
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This award season, Rochester was abuzz with Grammy news. Jennifer Higdon's harp concerto and the recordin by Ward Stare and the Rochester Philharmonic…
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The granddaughter of slaves, Undine Smith Moore’s first musical memories were of the Morningstar Baptist Church in Jarratt, Virginia. She received a…
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Marianna Martines was an 18th century Viennese noblewoman who composed oratorios, masses and sacred choral music. She grew up in the same building as the…
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Marcelle Germaine Taillefesse studied piano with her mother and took lessons at the Paris Conservatory, where she won prizes in accompaniment, harmony,…
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This month Diane Jones highlights some of the most influential female music teachers. Pictured here is Nadia Boulanger, probably the most powerful…
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On April 20th, host Diane Jones explores female composers from the United Kingdom. One such composer is Kerry Andrew, a 38-year-old British composer who,…